Nahshon Wright had a key play in Sunday's win, and immediately the emotion struck him.

Late in the first half, Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy took a shot at the end zone. The Bears' starting cornerback, who was guarding Vikings' receiver Jordan Addison, turned and tracked the underthrown ball.

Interception.

In that moment, Wright fell to one knee. His teammates surrounded him. Wright paid homage to his late father figure, John Beam.

Beam was tragically killed last week in a shooting authorities said was a "targeted" shooting. Wright played with a heavy heart. He played the game Beam mentored him in on Sunday.

"He meant the world to me," Wright said.

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Beam was a coach at Laney College, and gained fame on the popular 2020 Netflix show, "Last Chance U." Wright attende

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